- Donald Trump has been accused by climate campaigners of attacking the UK’s energy policies to benefit the fossil fuel industry.
- He criticized the British government's decision to tax oil and gas producers and called for an abandonment of wind energy.
- Trump's remarks were interpreted as support for US oil and gas interests over the UK’s push for clean energy.
- The controversy arose following Apache's claims of financial strain from the UK’s windfall tax, potentially influencing Trump's comments.
- Critics argue Trump’s statements reflect a disregard for the realities of the UK’s declining offshore oil sector and its commitment to renewable energy.
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